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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.24, 1,409.04 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.24, 1,409.04 and 362.52 is: 543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.24 : 1,409.04 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.24/1,409.04 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.24x = 1,409.04 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.24x = 510,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,805.18/939.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.85

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